Admissions Clerk - Blackfoot Medical Center

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Admissions Clerk to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Arrange for the efficient and orderly admission of outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient’s information is collected, entered in the computer system accurately, and that all patients are aware of Urgent Care policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer. Distributes appropriate information to all ancillary departments. Must maintain a 95% accuracy rate quarterly on all admissions.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Responsible for registering patients for outpatient testing and procedures, obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.
2. Responsible for obtaining signature on MSE and Condition of Admission forms.
3. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers, and physicians.
4. Receive patient payments or a co-payment as required. Posts transactions appropriately to system. Counting till drawer and verifying correct amount at the beginning and ending of every shift.
5. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
6. Responsible for knowing Urgent Care policies and being familiar with Urgent Care services that are available.
7. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
8. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients’ records.
9. Maintains a good working relationship with in the department and with other departments.
10. Participates in the educational programs, completes annual educational requirements, and attends in-service meetings as required.
11. Attends all other meetings as required.
12. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
13. Accepts and completes other duties as assigned or requested.
14. Must maintain a 95% accuracy rate on quarterly report card.
15. Must maintain accurate time clock punches, punch in and out according to Urgent Care policy.
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